Now in its third year, The Manchester Guitar Show takes place on Sunday 21st October at the spacious George Carnall Centre, which is conveniently situated next to Junction 9 – M60. Doors open to the public at 10.00am until 3.30pm.

Music China 2018 is, to put it plainly, the NAMM of Asia. What began more than 20 years ago as a modest musical instruments show with a handful of exhibitors has blossomed into the largest of its kind in the region. We've got a gear-laden recap of the first day for you.

The Guitar Auction House, the UK’s first Auction House solely dedicated to the buying and selling of guitars, amps and musical instruments will be launched at the Northampton Guitar Show on Sunday 7th October.

Following the success of the inaugural South of England Guitar Show in 2016, the rebranded London International Guitar Show looks set to further its appeal to the wider public. Josh Gardner gets the skinny from Peter Hoarty…